|
Dear Cathedral
Did you know that the Episcopal Church is a strange blend of ancient customs and democratic process? Its true! We have the ancient ordained orders of bishop, priest and deacon but we also have democratically elected lay leaders who help to shape and govern our church all the way from the parish level to the national level.
Each year, the Cathedral meets once to discuss our governance and finances. We give this meeting the title Annual Meeting. (I know, rather boring and simple as titles go). The rest of the year, an elected body of lay people meet. This group is called the Vestry, which is at least a more interesting name.
Our Annual Meeting will take place right after church on Sunday February 4th. We know that these meetings are more successful when they last only about an hour and when we feed you lunch. Our Annual meeting tends to be very well attended and boasts a great slideshow of the year. I hope that you can come! Here are some of the items that we will discuss…
1. The Financial Status of the Cathedral
2. Attendance and Membership
3. Virtual Church
4. Third Floor of Cathedral House
5. What is happening in our neighborhood
We have some great news to share with you this year! Please come and give thanks with us for this amazing Cathedral community.
In Christ’s love
Kate+
| |
Tim Tuller, Canon for Music, gives notes on the prelude, offertory anthem, and postlude for Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 4. | |
Soul Gardening: Image as Portal
February 10
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
With the help of artist/art educator Thom Buttner, this day-long Arts of the Spirit workshop will explore the power of torn paper collages. This task of soul gardening will tap into our creative imagination and the power of God’s spirit to refresh, renew, and re-align what has been pulled apart.
No previous art experience is necessary. Bring your own lunch and a willingness to experiment, to walk into a new doorway to the sacred.
The day is free, but registration is needed to prepare enough resources.
Linda Privitera, arts animator
| |
|
Blood Drive
Sunday, February 11
8 a.m. to Noon
The OneBlood bus will be on Market Street. Our goal is to collect 12 pints of blood, and we've been successful in increasing this total every month. Sign up today to give the gift of life. All donors receive a $20 gift card, a long-sleeved T-shirt, and a wellness checkup.
Make an appointment today!
| |
NEW! Grief Support Group
Sunday, February 11
11:30 a.m. | Busey Conference Room
We will meet for the first time on Sunday, February 11, for a short devotion, coffee, and conversation. We'll decide the frequency of future meetings and possibly include an outside activity at times. A light refreshment will be provided. If interested in joining, please email Bonnie Hardman.
| | |
|
Ash Wednesday
February 14
7 a.m. | Noon | 7 p.m.*
On Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, we are reminded of our mortality -- "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." St. John's Cathedral will have three services throughout the day for the imposition of ashes. Take a moment from your busy schedule to come and be still.
*The Cathedral Choir sings at 7 p.m. and this service will be livestreamed here.
| | | |
|
Lenten Evensong
Sunday, February 18
5 p.m. | Cathedral
Our annual Lenten Evensong choral service is meditative in nature. Offered on the First Sunday in Lent, February 18, it provides the perfect opportunity to mentally unwind, find peace, and spiritually prepare oneself for this season of introspection and hope. This service will be livestreamed here.
| | |
Save the Weekend
April 13 -14
| |
We are planning a Parish Retreat at the beautiful oceanside conference center Epworth-by-the-Sea in St. Simons, Georgia. The retreat will begin at noon on Saturday, April 13, and end at noon on Sunday, April 14. Mark your calendars. Registration information is coming soon! | |
Make February a Month of Unselfish Love | |
During the next month, everyone across the country is invited to perform daily acts of selflessness and journal those moments. Join us as we put unselfish love front and center for the world to see! Download the "Month of Unselfish Love" Journal below: | |
Questions about the Azaleas | |
|
Why were the azaleas trimmed? Will they grow back? A few of you have posed these questions about the azaleas along the sidewalk in Cathedral Park. They were recently pruned to restore visibility through the site in response to security issues. Unfortunately, as the shrubs grew, they provided places for vagrants to be shielded from public view while engaging in illicit activity. This also created a risk for parishioners, especially after dark.
Reducing shrub heights to maintain visibility and improve safety is one of the measures recommended by the JSO’s Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) program. Azaleas are hardy and should recover just fine. However, if they must be replaced with a lower-growing plant, that would be a small price to pay for the security of our parish and the neighborhood.
| |
Thank you to all who pledged support for St. John's Cathedral during the HOME pledge campaign for 2024! Guess what? If you haven't make a pledge, it's not too late! You can still pledge your support. Pledge Here. | |
|
Sunday, February 4
Austin Maida, Michlyn Palmer
Monday, February 5
No Cathedral Birthdays
Tuesday, February 6
Marol Hunt, Shelly Smith, Charles Stark, Elaine Stowe, Allen Todd
Wednesday, February 7
Hunter Beggarly
Thursday, February 8
Tim Jacobs, Tom Jagger, Colton Winkler, Susan Woods
Friday, February 9
No Cathedral Birthdays
Saturday, February 10
Karen Burr
| |
The prayer line is always open...
Please let us know what you need and how we can pray for you. Many parishioners appreciate our clergy being with them prior to surgery. If you are having a medical procedure and would like pre-op prayers, please call the church office
(904) 356-5507. If you are calling after hours, press 4, and your call will be routed to a member of the clergy.
| | | | | | |
